2018 Buick Enclave service brakes problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Buick Enclave — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Several times I have been stopped at a red light, and my parking break will come on without me engaging it. I was almost hit by other vehicles the last time my vehicle did this. People were blasting their horns and speeding around me because I was unable to move my vehicle. Because I had not…”
filed Oct 24, 2025
“The brake system ABS module/sensor malfunctions- yes it is available for further inspection. Safety is an issue due to the ABS indicator light on. Yes, the problem/issue has been confirmed by a dealership. No inspections have occurred other than the dealership. The only warning is the light…”
filed Dec 10, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Enclave years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Enclave | 11 | 31% |
| 2023 Enclave | 3 | 16% |
| 2021 Enclave | 6 | 24% |
| 2020 Enclave | 4 | 7% |
| 2019 Enclave | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 Enclave | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Enclave | 10 | 6% |
| 2014 Enclave | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Enclave | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Enclave | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 Enclave | 8 | 4% |
| 2010 Enclave | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Buick Enclave
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.